Religion Notes

STOPPING VIOLENCE: The San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council, the San Fernando Valley branch of the NAACP and Temple Em Habanim will sponsor a solidarity march against violence beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday at the temple, 7533 Fallbrook Ave., and proceeding to the Bernard Milken Campus of the West Valley Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. This event will also initiate the “Turn on a Love Light” campaign in which people are asked to demonstrate goodwill and love for all humankind by turning on their porch lights for the entire week. Information: (818) 349-3932.

MUSIC CELEBRATION: “A Celebration of Community With Music,” featuring a variety of cultural musicians including the Pacific Coast Highlanders Pipe Band, String Family Players, Robbo, Latin, Klezmer and Kids on Stage, will begin at 6:30 tonight at the North Valley Jewish Community Center, 16601 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. The event, which also includes a Havdalah service by Cantor Michael Russ, is designed to thank the community for its continued support following the recent shooting at the center. Information: (818) 716-7111.

OPEN HOUSES: Several temple open houses will be held Sunday:

* Temple B’nai Hayim, 4302 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: (818) 788-4664.

* Temple Judea’s Early Childhood Center, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana, will be open from 10 a.m. to noon. Information: (818) 342-3840.

* Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: (818) 346-0811.

* Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills, will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: (818) 346-3545.

* Temple Solael, 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: (818) 348-3885.

* Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge, will be open at 8 p.m. Information: (818) 360-2258.

TALENT SHOW: Temple Ahavat Shalom will hold its fourth annual Cabaret Talent Show and Bistro, with music, dancing and a variety of foods, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the temple, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. Admission is $6 general, $4 for children 12 and younger. Information and reservations: (818) 360-2258.

FREE CONCERT: Contemporary Christian vocalist Lisa Cushing will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9440 Balboa Blvd., Northridge. Information: (818) 886-1324.

MUSIC AND STUDY: Two classes will be offered Mondays at the Bernard Milken campus of the West Valley Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills: Rabbi Harry Essrig will lead a Torah study group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and a Yiddish music and conversation group will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Both classes are free for members and $4 per session for guests. Information and registration: (818) 464-3283.

BIBLE CAMP: Vacation Bible camp for all ages, in which participants will learn new songs, hear Bible stories and make crafts, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Christ the King Christian Lutheran Church, 17400 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. The cost is $10 per person or $25 per family. Information and registration: (818) 342-0302.

MONDAY LECTURE: Rabbi Eliyahu Kin will present a free lecture, “The Imminent Redemption,” from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Cal State Northridge Hillel House, 17729 Plummer St., Northridge. Sponsored by Em Habanim Northridge and CSUN Hillel. Information: (818) 995-0315.

DESKTOP SEMINAR: Author and speaker Yvon Prehn will host a seminar, “Desktop Publishing for Churches, Ministries and Religious Organizations,” from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Towers, 150 E. Angeleno Ave., Burbank. The cost is $12 in advance and $15 at the door and includes continental breakfast, lunch, parking and a seminar workbook. Information and registration: (818) 781-2200.

HIGH HOLY DAYS WORKSHOP: A High Holy Days adult education workshop on Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Sukkot will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Solael, 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Free. Information and reservations: (818) 348-3885.

SHABBAT HEALING: Rabbi Sally Olins will conduct a Shabbat healing service before the Jewish High Holy Days at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Temple B’nai Hayim, 4302 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Free. Information: (818) 788-4664.

CONGRESSMAN’S VISIT: Rabbi Ron Herstik and Cantor Bernard Savitz will lead a Shabbat service in which Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) will speak at 8 p.m. Friday at Temple Solael, 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Free. Information: (818) 348-3885.

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